At Least 40 African Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Libyan Coast
Mostly sub-Saharan African migrants died after boat sank around 37 miles east of Tripoli.
Two-Thirds of UK Could Be Opened Up for Fracking
Cities and national parks across the UK to be opened up for oil and gas exploration under government plans.
Safety Parachute Prevents Sydney Air Crash Disaster
Pilot and three passengers escape with minor injuries after Cirrus light aircraft crash-lands in front of Australia home.
Newly Discovered Film Sheds New Light on Causes of Hindenburg Disaster
Footage recently discovered in Pennsylvania provides new clues as to what caused airship to explode in 1937.
Bear and Cubs Killed in Sweden After Attack on Elderly Man
Swedish hunters destroy female bear and its three cubs after they attacked an 80-year-old fisherman.
Cameron Mackintosh Becomes First British Entertainer on Sunday Times Super-Rich List
Miss Saigon theatre producer joins the group of 108 billionaires in the 2014 Sunday Times Super-Rich List.
Gunman Who Shot Priest Dead Killed by Canadian Police in High-Speed Shootout
John Quadros killed by Canadian police in Alberta following suspected shooting of Cameroonian priest.
Nigerian Girls Mass Abduction: Boko Haram May Have Laid Mines to Stop Rescue
Nigerian military expert says Boko Haram may have laid traps to prevent over 200 missing girls from being rescued.
59 Arrested After Violent Protests in South African Slum
Military deployed in Johannesburg's Alexandra township as protesters dispersed with rubber bullets and stun grenades.
UK PM David Cameron Hints at TV Debate with Ukip Leader Nigel Farage
David Cameron suggests he may go head-to-head with Nigel Farage as Ukip continues to surge in popularity.
US President Obama Pressed to Build New $69m Guantanamo Jail
US military appeals for funds for new detention facility for 'high-value' al-Qaida terror suspects.
Deadly Aesculapian Snakes On the Loose in London
Over 30 'deadly' snakes capable of killing small animals spotted near Regent's canal.
Nigerian Girls Mass Abduction: Michelle Obama Expresses 'Outrage' Over Missing Girls
US First Lady uses Barack Obama's weekly presidential address to express outrage and heartbreak for mass abductions.
Hugh Jackman: Hollywood Actors Are Paid Too Much
X-Men actor tells Times that Hollywood actors are overpaid and wealth is a burden.
Nigerian Girls Mass Abduction: US, UK, France and China Offer Help in Search For Missing Girls
US to send FBI agents to join search for missing Nigerian schoolgirls, while UK's Special Air Service will provide intelligence support.
South Africa Celebrates 20th Anniversary Since End of Apartheid
A series of celebrations held in South Africa to commemorate the country's first ever multiracial democratic elections in 1994
1,400-year-old Bones Discovered Beneath Croydon Home
Experts say bones found under the driveway of a south London home date between 670 and 775 AD
Demonstrators Block Far-Right NDP March in Berlin
Around 2,000 demonstrators clashed with police as protesters attempt to block planned march by far-right NDP
Thousands Protest Against Education Reforms in Venezuela
Around 3,000 demonstrators stage anti-government protests in Caracas and several other cities in Venezuela.
UK PM David Cameron Defies Eurosceptics Despite Ukip Surge in Polls
Most people would vote for Ukip as the party to represent them in Euro elections, according to YouGov poll
Ukip Candidate William Henwood: Lenny Henry Should Move to a Black Country
Ukip faces fresh racial controversy after William Henwood says Lenny Henry should "emigrate to a black country"
Racist Remarks by LA Clippers Owner Donald Sterling Investigated by NBA
Clippers owner Donald Sterling allegedly tells girlfriend not to bring black people to his games in audio recording.
Virgin Australia Hijack Scare: Passenger Arrested
Matt Lockley arrested in Bali Airport after drunk behaviour prompts hijack scare
South Korea Ferry Disaster: All 13 Crew Arrested
South Korean authorities arrest four further Sewol crew members charged with criminal negligence
China Offers Rewards For Reporting Sightings of Long Beards or Veils
Chinese officials are offering Xinjiang citizens up to £4,750 to report people with long beards or women wearing veils
Giant Crucifix Death Casts Shadow Over John Paul II Canonisation
Catholics see Marco Gusmini's crucifix tragedy as a bad omen ahead of John Paul II's canonisation
Five Nato Troops Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Crash
Nato-led security mission confirms death of five troops after helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan
French Woman With Name Sounding Like Al-Qaeda Placed on US No-Fly List
Aida Alic was prevented from boarding NY-bound flight as her name sounds like al-Qaeda pronounced backwards
Storm Force Tornadoes Expected Across Central US
Forecasters warn of heavy rain and strong winds across the Great Plains, Midwest and South this weekend
Former Libyan Dictator Gaddafi's Sons Face Trial for War Crimes
Saif al-Islam and Saadi Gaddafi stand accused of torturing and killing hundreds of opponents.
